City Year transforms the lives of two distinct sets of constituents — but it doesn’t stop there. Relying on powerful stories to engage them, it also transforms the lives of donors.

By Margaret Battistelli Gardner

At the local level, the Team Sponsor Program allows corporate partners to sponsor the service of a group of diverse City Year corps members, and establish connections between the team, employees and families. Team members wear T-shirts identifying the sponsors and can engage in service opportunities and visits during the year.